Philemon 1:22
New International Version
And one thing more: Prepare a guest room for me, because I hope to be restored to you in answer to your prayers.

New Living Translation
One more thing—please prepare a guest room for me, for I am hoping that God will answer your prayers and let me return to you soon.

English Standard Version
At the same time, prepare a guest room for me, for I am hoping that through your prayers I will be graciously given to you.

Berean Standard Bible
In the meantime, prepare a guest room for me, because I hope that through your prayers I will be restored to you.

Berean Literal Bible
Now at the same time, also prepare a lodging for me; for I hope that through your prayers, I will be granted to you.

King James Bible
But withal prepare me also a lodging: for I trust that through your prayers I shall be given unto you.

New King James Version
But, meanwhile, also prepare a guest room for me, for I trust that through your prayers I shall be granted to you.

New American Standard Bible
At the same time also prepare me a guest room, for I hope that through your prayers I will be given to you.

NASB 1995
At the same time also prepare me a lodging, for I hope that through your prayers I will be given to you.

NASB 1977
And at the same time also prepare me a lodging; for I hope that through your prayers I shall be given to you.

Legacy Standard Bible
And at the same time also prepare me a lodging, for I hope that through your prayers I will be graciously given to you.

Amplified Bible
At the same time also prepare a guest room for me [in expectation of a visit], for I hope that through your prayers I will be [granted the gracious privilege of] coming to you [at Colossae].

Christian Standard Bible
Meanwhile, also prepare a guest room for me, since I hope that through your prayers I will be restored to you.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
But meanwhile, also prepare a guest room for me, for I hope that through your prayers I will be restored to you.

American Standard Version
But withal prepare me also a lodging: for I hope that through your prayers I shall be granted unto you.

Contemporary English Version
Please get a room ready for me. I hope your prayers will be answered, and I can visit you.

English Revised Version
But withal prepare me also a lodging: for I hope that through your prayers I shall be granted unto you.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
One more thing-have a guest room ready for me. I hope that, because of your prayers, God will give me back to you.

Good News Translation
At the same time, get a room ready for me, because I hope that God will answer the prayers of all of you and give me back to you.

International Standard Version
Meanwhile, prepare a guest room for me, too, for I am hoping through your prayers to be returned to you.

Majority Standard Bible
In the meantime, prepare a guest room for me, because I hope that through your prayers I will be restored to you.

NET Bible
At the same time also, prepare a place for me to stay, for I hope that through your prayers I will be given back to you.

New Heart English Bible
Also, prepare a guest room for me, for I hope that through your prayers I will be restored to you.

Webster's Bible Translation
But at the same time prepare me also a lodging; for I trust that through your prayers I shall be given to you.

Weymouth New Testament
And at the same time provide accommodation for me; for I hope that through your prayers I shall be permitted to come to you.

World English Bible
Also, prepare a guest room for me, for I hope that through your prayers I will be restored to you.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and at the same time also prepare for me a lodging, for I hope that through your prayers I will be granted to you.

Berean Literal Bible
Now at the same time, also prepare a lodging for me; for I hope that through your prayers, I will be granted to you.

Young's Literal Translation
and at the same time also prepare for me a lodging, for I hope that through your prayers I shall be granted to you.

Smith's Literal Translation
And at the same time also prepare for me a reception as a guest: for I hope that by your prayers I shall be given as a favor to you.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
But withal prepare me also a lodging. For I hope that through your prayers I shall be given unto you.

Catholic Public Domain Version
But also, at once, prepare a lodging for me. For I am hoping, through your prayers, to present myself to you.

New American Bible
At the same time prepare a guest room for me, for I hope to be granted to you through your prayers.

New Revised Standard Version
One thing more—prepare a guest room for me, for I am hoping through your prayers to be restored to you.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
In addition to all this, prepare me a lodging; for I hope that through your prayers I shall be spared to come to you.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
But prepare for me at once a dwelling place, for I hope soon to be given to you by your prayers.
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
At the same time, also, prepare me a lodging: for I hope that through the prayers of you all, I may be given to you.

Godbey New Testament
And at the same time also prepare for me a lodging: for I hope that through your prayers I will be consigned unto you.

Haweis New Testament
But at the same time prepare me also a lodging: for I hope that through your prayers I shall be given unto you.

Mace New Testament
pray at the same time prepare me a lodging: for I trust that through your prayers I shall be restored to you.

Weymouth New Testament
And at the same time provide accommodation for me; for I hope that through your prayers I shall be permitted to come to you.

Worrell New Testament
But, at the same time, prepare also a lodging for me; for I hope that, through your prayers, I shall be given to you.

Worsley New Testament
But I must add, prepare me also a lodging; for I hope that through your prayers I shall be restored to you.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Paul's Appeal for Onesimus
21Confident of your obedience, I write to you, knowing that you will do even more than I ask. 22In the meantime, prepare a guest room for me, because I hope that through your prayers I will be restored to you. 23Epaphras, my fellow prisoner in Christ Jesus, sends you greetings,…

Cross References
Philippians 1:25-26
Convinced of this, I know that I will remain and will continue with all of you for your progress and joy in the faith, / so that through my coming to you again your exultation in Christ Jesus will resound on account of me.

2 Corinthians 1:15-16
Confident of this, I planned to visit you first, so that you might receive a double blessing. / I wanted to visit you on my way to Macedonia, and to return to you from Macedonia, and then to have you help me on my way to Judea.

Romans 15:24
I hope to see you on my way to Spain. And after I have enjoyed your company for a while, you can equip me for my journey.

Acts 28:30-31
Paul stayed there two full years in his own rented house, welcoming all who came to visit him. / Boldly and freely he proclaimed the kingdom of God and taught about the Lord Jesus Christ.

2 Timothy 4:9
Make every effort to come to me quickly,

2 Timothy 4:21
Make every effort to come to me before winter. Eubulus sends you greetings, as do Pudens, Linus, Claudia, and all the brothers.

Hebrews 13:19
And I especially urge you to pray that I may be restored to you soon.

Hebrews 13:23
Be aware that our brother Timothy has been released. If he arrives soon, I will come with him to see you.

1 Corinthians 16:5-7
After I go through Macedonia, however, I will come to you; for I will be going through Macedonia. / Perhaps I will stay with you awhile, or even spend the winter, so that you can help me on my journey, wherever I go. / For I do not want to see you now only in passing; I hope to spend some time with you, if the Lord permits.

1 Thessalonians 3:10
Night and day we pray most earnestly that we may see you face to face and supply what is lacking in your faith.

Acts 19:21
After these things had happened, Paul resolved in the Spirit to go to Jerusalem, passing through Macedonia and Achaia. “After I have been there,” he said, “I must see Rome as well.”

Acts 20:1-3
When the uproar had ended, Paul sent for the disciples. And after encouraging them, he said goodbye to them and left for Macedonia. / After traveling through that area and speaking many words of encouragement, he arrived in Greece, / where he stayed three months. And when the Jews formed a plot against him as he was about to sail for Syria, he decided to go back through Macedonia.

2 Corinthians 13:1
This is the third time I am coming to you. “Every matter must be established by the testimony of two or three witnesses.”

2 John 1:12
I have many things to write to you, but I would prefer not to do so with paper and ink. Instead, I hope to come and speak with you face to face, so that our joy may be complete.

3 John 1:14
Instead, I hope to see you soon and speak with you face to face. Peace to you. The friends here send you greetings. Greet each of our friends there by name.


Treasury of Scripture

But with prepare me also a lodging: for I trust that through your prayers I shall be given to you.

prepare.

Acts 28:23
And when they had appointed him a day, there came many to him into his lodging; to whom he expounded and testified the kingdom of God, persuading them concerning Jesus, both out of the law of Moses, and out of the prophets, from morning till evening.

for I trust.

Romans 15:24
Whensoever I take my journey into Spain, I will come to you: for I trust to see you in my journey, and to be brought on my way thitherward by you, if first I be somewhat filled with your company.

Philippians 1:25,26
And having this confidence, I know that I shall abide and continue with you all for your furtherance and joy of faith; …

Philippians 2:24
But I trust in the Lord that I also myself shall come shortly.

through.

Romans 15:30-32
Now I beseech you, brethren, for the Lord Jesus Christ's sake, and for the love of the Spirit, that ye strive together with me in your prayers to God for me; …

2 Corinthians 1:11
Ye also helping together by prayer for us, that for the gift bestowed upon us by the means of many persons thanks may be given by many on our behalf.

Philippians 1:19
For I know that this shall turn to my salvation through your prayer, and the supply of the Spirit of Jesus Christ,

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1. Paul rejoices to hear of the faith and love of Philemon,
8. whom he desires to forgive his servant Onesimus, and lovingly to receive him again.














In the meantime
This phrase suggests a period of waiting and anticipation. In the Greek, "ἅμα δὲ" (hama de) conveys a sense of simultaneous action or expectation. Paul is expressing a hopeful anticipation of future events, which reflects a deep trust in God's timing. This phrase encourages believers to remain patient and faithful, trusting that God is working even during periods of waiting.

prepare a guest room for me
The Greek word for "prepare" is "ἑτοιμάζω" (hetoimazō), which implies making ready or putting things in order. This request is practical, yet it also symbolizes the hospitality and fellowship that are central to Christian community. The "guest room" signifies a place of welcome and rest, reflecting the early Christian practice of opening homes to fellow believers, which was crucial for the spread of the Gospel.

because I hope
The word "hope" in Greek is "ἐλπίζω" (elpizō), which denotes a confident expectation rather than a mere wish. Paul's hope is rooted in his faith in God's providence and the power of prayer. This highlights the Christian virtue of hope, which is anchored in the promises of God and the assurance of His faithfulness.

that through your prayers
The Greek term for "prayers" is "προσευχῶν" (proseuchōn), indicating earnest petitions to God. Paul acknowledges the power of intercessory prayer within the body of Christ. This phrase underscores the importance of communal prayer and the belief that God responds to the prayers of His people, influencing circumstances and outcomes.

I will be restored to you
The word "restored" comes from the Greek "χαρίζομαι" (charizomai), which can mean to grant or to give graciously. Paul is expressing his desire to be reunited with Philemon and the church, trusting that God will graciously allow this reunion. This reflects the Christian hope of reconciliation and the joy of fellowship among believers, emphasizing the relational aspect of the faith.

Verse 22. - Lodging. There was this one additional inducement that could be brought to bear upon the mind of Philemon, viz. the expectation of speedily seeing him in person, and this, in conclusion, he uses. "I do not think that the apostle was so rich or encumbered with such great packages that he needed a lodging prepared beforehand, and was not content with a narrow dwelling-place, but thought the most spacious houses scanty for the accommodation of his small body; but that, while Philemon was expecting [the apostle] to come to him, he would the more do what he had requested" (Jerome). Meyer makes much of the improbability that St. Paul, starting from Rome, should bespeak a lodging in Colossae. Yet he suggests that it was perfectly natural that, starting from Caesarea, the apostle should take Colossae on the road to Rome. But the one seems almost as probable as the other. The apostle, on his release, had, so far as we know, no definite plans; the cities of Asia Minor were familiar to him, and he would naturally prepare to go wherever the first pressing occasion, that of Onesimus, called him. N reads ἀσπάξεται, "salutes."

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
In the meantime,
δὲ (de)
Conjunction
Strong's 1161: A primary particle; but, and, etc.

prepare
ἑτοίμαζέ (hetoimaze)
Verb - Present Imperative Active - 2nd Person Singular
Strong's 2090: To make ready, prepare. From hetoimos; to prepare.

a guest room
ξενίαν (xenian)
Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular
Strong's 3578: Lodging, hospitality. From xenos; hospitality, i.e. a place of entertainment.

for me,
μοι (moi)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 1st Person Singular
Strong's 1473: I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.

because
γὰρ (gar)
Conjunction
Strong's 1063: For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason.

I hope
ἐλπίζω (elpizō)
Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular
Strong's 1679: To hope, hope for, expect, trust. From elpis; to expect or confide.

that
ὅτι (hoti)
Conjunction
Strong's 3754: Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because.

through
διὰ (dia)
Preposition
Strong's 1223: A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through.

your
ὑμῶν (hymōn)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 2nd Person Plural
Strong's 4771: You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.

prayers,
προσευχῶν (proseuchōn)
Noun - Genitive Feminine Plural
Strong's 4335: From proseuchomai; prayer; by implication, an oratory.

I will be restored
χαρισθήσομαι (charisthēsomai)
Verb - Future Indicative Passive - 1st Person Singular
Strong's 5483: (a) To show favor to, (b) To pardon, forgive, (c) To show kindness.

to you.
ὑμῖν (hymin)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 2nd Person Plural
Strong's 4771: You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.


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